Legend has it that the famous "TV Yellow" color of the Les Paul™ Special was named for its vivid appearance on black & white televisions in the 1950s. That's debatable. What's not up for debate is the indelible imprint this model had on music history since its inception. The classy looks and thick, meaty tones of the Les Paul Special have been preferred by players of all genres. And this 1957 Les Paul Special Reissue from the Gibson Custom Shop revives every single feature in spectacular detail for the ultimate vintage ownership experience -- from the solid mahogany construction to the roaring P-90s. It also features Ultra Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.

Neck Material - Solid Mahogany
Neck Profile - Chunky C-Shape
Scale Length - 24.75"
Fingerboard Material - Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
Fingerboard Radius - 12"
Number Of Frets - 22
Frets - Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material - Nylon
Nut Width - 1.687"
End of Board Width - 2.24"
Inlays - Celluloid Dot
Joint - Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
BODY
Body Shape - Les Paul
Body Material - 1-Piece Solid Mahogany
HARDWARE
Hardware Finish - Nickel; Murphy Lab Light Aged
Tuner Plating - Nickel
Tailpiece - Wraparound
Tuning Machines - Kluson Strip with White Buttons
Pickguard - Black Multi-Ply
TrussRod - Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover - Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Control Knobs - Black Top Hats
Switch Tip - Amber
Switchwasher - Black
Jack Plate Cover - Black Multi-Ply
Strap Buttons - Aluminium
Pickup Covers - Black Soapbar
ELECTRONICS
Neck Pickup - Custom Soapbar P-90
Bridge Pickup - Custom Soapbar P-90
Accessories - Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case